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Life Care Center of Haltom

2936 Markum Dr

4.5(481 ratings)· Fort Worth average: 4.3

Part of Life Care Centers of America · 147 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
127
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
127
Family Meetings
Care plan meetings offered by phone or in person
Rehab vs Long-Term Mix
Rehab program structured mainly for long-term residents
Staffing Levels
Reports of low staffing on nights and weekends

What Families Think

Reviews of Life Care Center of Haltom are sharply mixed, with several families praising the physical therapy team and individual nurses, while others describe serious understaffing, slow response times, and lapses in hygiene and communication. One reviewer reported a rapid, alarming health decline and a hospital transfer, while another had a mostly positive rehab stay after multiple admissions.

The Good

  • Physical therapists described as excellent and caring
  • Facility kept clean and well-maintained
  • Some nurses and aides described as attentive and kind
  • Care plan meetings offered by phone or in person
  • One family used facility for repeat rehab stays

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing, especially nights and weekends
  • Several reports of slow call-button response times
  • Multiple reports of delayed diaper/hygiene care causing sores
  • One report of unexplained heavy sedation and rapid decline
  • One report of poor communication about medications and care plans

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Life Care Center of Haltom is a senior living community in Fort Worth, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 481 reviews.

About Life Care Center of Haltom

Life Care Center of Haltom is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility located in Haltom City, a suburb of Fort Worth, Texas. The community provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents and patients requiring various levels of care.

The facility offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and long-term care services. An in-house team of therapists and nurses develop individualized care plans tailored to the goals and needs of each resident and patient, with a focus on delivering compassionate, skilled care.

Located in the Haltom City area, the community is positioned in a region described as the cultural gateway to the American West, offering residents opportunities to engage in enriching activities. The facility maintains a Facebook page for residents and families to stay updated on community life and happenings.

Types of Care at Life Care Center of Haltom

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Life Care Center of Haltom

4.5overall · 481 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (481)

Deochan Singh

Jul 2026

via Google

The staff were warm an helpful in each and every way .l Love the workers attitude Good vibes

LandryRay1

Jul 2026

via Google

My mother is in a good place here. Caring and efficient staff. The facility is clean and pleasant. Life Care Center of Haltom has been a positive experience for my mother and family.

Linda Livingston

Jul 2026

via Google

They are clean and very friendly and respectful

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Government Inspection History

10 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 5, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 30, 2026

Jan 15, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 17, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2026

Aug 7, 2025Health Complaint5 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025

May 6, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 27, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 27, 2025

Mar 12, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard6 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2024

Jan 31, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Jan 4, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Oct 5, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Sep 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2023

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Life Care Center of Haltom offer?

Life Care Center of Haltom offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Life Care Center of Haltom located?

Life Care Center of Haltom is located at 2936 Markum Dr in Fort Worth, Texas.

What do families say about Life Care Center of Haltom?

Reviews of Life Care Center of Haltom are sharply mixed, with several families praising the physical therapy team and individual nurses, while others describe serious understaffing, slow response times, and lapses in hygiene and communication. One reviewer reported a rapid, alarming health decline and a hospital transfer, while another had a mostly positive rehab stay after multiple admissions.

How did Life Care Center of Haltom do on recent health and safety inspections?

Life Care Center of Haltom had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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